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British-style pub chain Tilted Kilt plans 6 Minneapolis restaurants

February 26, 2015

A British pub-style chain known for its scantily-clad serving staff is planning a major expansion into Minneapolis, looking to open no fewer than six restaurants.

Arizona-based Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery has called Minneapolis its “strongest untouched market in the United States” in a news release issued through Business Wire, and is looking for six franchisees to run its restaurants.

The chain said it is looking to “bust into the Midwest,” a not-so-subtle nod to its team of female serving staff, who wear plaid mini-kilts and matching bras. Its male bartenders also wear kilts.

The main attraction of Minneapolis and other Midwest cities, according to vice president of franchise development Mark Hanby, is its strong sporting tradition.

“With the combination of the Big 10 Conference and the many professional teams throughout the Midwest, there are a plethora of great sports towns in the region,” he said. “Tilted Kilt is prepared to become the best place to watch any team play while enjoying an incredible atmosphere and a cold beer.”

The Business Journal reports that recently, Minnesota has not proved a happy place for “male-targeted chains with lots of skin and sports,” noting that Hooters withdrew from downtown Minneapolis and Burnsville in 2010, though it still retains a restaurant at the Mall of America.

Tilted Kilt has more than 100 locations and is inspired by the tradition of old English, Scottish and Irish pubs. It’s menu is classic American, with a few British twists.

Think our Tilted Kilt Girls® are as lovely as we do? You’ll be happy to learn that our gorgeous 2017 Kilt Girl® Calendar is now on sale! Got an appetite of a different sort? Check out our amazing menu where you’ll find plenty of delicious pub food, including our signature Big Arse® burgers, Traditional Wings and Fish & Chips. You can wash it all down with your choice of more than 30 Ice Cold Drafts like Smithwick's, Guinness and Blue Moon or domestic drinks such as Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite to local Craft Drafts as well as bottled beers.

We pride ourselves on doing whatever we can to be your favorite local sports bar. You’ll love our dozens of televisions, which constantly show the best MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, MMA and college sports available. Our Kilt Girls® can make you feel right at home, whether just for a quick drink or for a long, enjoyable meal with friends. Whatever the reason, we do our best each and every day to be your favorite local sports bar. So whenever you’d like to stop by, we’ll be here, ready to make sure you have a great time.